Re: [ubuntu-uk] [OT] Linux Sticker wanted
Michael G Fletcher wrote: Hi Guys I remember awhile ago that someone mentioned they received the powered by... stickers that came with Linux Format. I am trying to get one of the powered by Linux stickers (the one with tux on it) If anybody has one and is happy to part with it, please let me know and I will send you a stamped self addressed envelope :-) cheers, Michael I believe the Linux Emporium _used_ to distribute them.. not sure if they still do. Regards, Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [SB] Spring 2008 UKUUG - Audio]
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Thought others may be interested. Regards, Andy - Original Message Subject: [SB] Spring 2008 UKUUG - Audio Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:54:59 +0100 From: Ciaran Mooney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Birmingham Linux User Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Birmingham Linux User Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I've posted all the talks that were recorded at Spring 2008 UKUUG Conference. They are on the wiki (http://spring2008.ukuug.org/community/audio). Please download and enjoy. Ciarán ps. Can you pass on this announcement to any other mailing list so that others can find out. ___ Birmingham LUG mailing list Post to [EMAIL PROTECTED] List info https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/sb Website http://sb.lug.org.uk/ -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) iEYEARECAAYFAkjXie4ACgkQauMjEM4rxIQMqgCfQiCPnVVBGLkNefhjm3ALTk/q zz0AnjL2SRIAOINEPvG5OXMi0WTT7j9Q =ooYb -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Wireless, was: A Windows Mobile- Ubuntufied?
Javad Ayaz wrote: sticking with this topic i want to ask a question...can i install a windows app on windows mobile i.e Virtualbox, and then install a ubuntu mobile version on that? and do a dual boot ...a bit like my pc..i could boot ubuntu of a memory card. Apologies to everyone for repeating the same old question!! On 01/09/2008, *Javad Ayaz* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thank you . this answers this question :) On 01/09/2008, *Alan Pope* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Sep 01, 2008 at 09:34:07AM +0100, Javad Ayaz wrote: On a side note im intended you utilize the wifi on this phone which means linking up to my pc. How secure and easy to set up, is wifi in ubuntu? Ive read of problems with setting up wifi in Ubuntu. Taking the subject of wireless in Ubuntu separately.. My father in law has a Windows Vista laptop. He is frequently sat next to me on his laptop, whilst I am on my Ubuntu one. We are connected to the same access point, the same net connection. His drops, mine never does. I know which I prefer. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ I'll be very honest. No. Windows Mobile.. see Ciemon's Blog Post. SyncCE is the only thing that's worth using. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] webmin, was Ubuntu RAID Management
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Daniel Lamb wrote: To be fair the same could be said about any gui, like ebox as well, if you cant do it manually and know what your doing then dont use something like webmin or ebox, because if it doesnt work then you do need to know what your doing. Daniel I think that's an argument that is going to evolve into a non-argument. That's like someone saying 20 years ago.. don't use a GUI if you can't use a CLI. Imagine that being applied now. It's simply a case of the GUI guys covering as much of the CLI stuff as possible. Your argument is true now (and will be for a while)... but I can see it becoming out of date in the future. Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFIs89CauMjEM4rxIQRApdZAJ9S8Ncjkw1LGbtfifKsYy0dPXESWACeJ0Ux cSFI9pdU593Z8wKglecEanI= =c0da -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Jai, I believe the Dell EEE beater is coming out tomorrow with Ubuntu / XP on it. I'd see what you think of that before moving forwards. I reckon it'd be great in lecture theatres. Andy Jai Harrison wrote: Hey all, University starts in about a month and I'm *still* without a new laptop. I figure I ought to buy one that's bundled with Ubuntu so that: 1) I don't pay Windows tax 2) I don't falsisfy statistics by making it look like I use/support Windows I have looked at what Dell has to offer in the UK but they currently offer only 1 laptop in the UK (the XPS M1330 (UBUNTU)). What I'm after is a decent laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed and full hardware support (no non-working SD card readers, Wireless, etc.) Please, fire your suggestions and experience in this to me. Jai Venko Harrison -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFIrVWLauMjEM4rxIQRAsOMAKCAIn02BEnF3LOOnsTxX4sLMOft4wCgqMTx 4ic2qug6Q902U8pAqNBncFA= =9j/P -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] WTB: Ubuntu Laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Louisa Parry wrote: On Thu, 2008-08-21 at 12:18 +0100, Jai Harrison wrote: I have looked at what Dell has to offer in the UK but they currently offer only 1 laptop in the UK (the XPS M1330 (UBUNTU)). What I'm after is a decent laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed and full hardware support (no non-working SD card readers, Wireless, etc.) Please, fire your suggestions and experience in this to me. I got a pre-installed XPS M1330 (with extra memory and a six cell battery) in June and have been more than happy with it. I've had the joy of providing that same laptop to a few of my clients. They all love the laptop.. great bit of kit. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFIrXCUauMjEM4rxIQRAjWAAKCcgYDP+KQutTx9iPZKlYM5TDNvbQCfaidB hQqpErnQz/MV9BJ/HDvTSsE= =ttKn -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] transcriber question
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: Stephen O'Neill wrote: Has it ever worked? Maybe try completely uninstalling transcriber, trashing /etc/transcriber and reinstall... It has never worked at the right speed - always played back too fast. So I uninstalled it (sudo aptitude remove --purge transcriber) and removed /etc/transcriber. You did remember to then run aptitude install transcriber ?? :) So I think that counts as two steps back! ;-) Mac -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFIrXDDauMjEM4rxIQRAgxzAJwJ/1Mw6prYiB4qoPe04znwWqNP8gCgon2x eXVLYH++65H2nmTB1pC5YjQ= =ShoX -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Opinions for a mobile phone in the Ubuntu community
In all serious, can people stop recommending the freerunner. It's a sure way of annoying people - recommending an iphone killer that doesn't make phone calls. It's a perfect example of eyes bigger than and has not yet evolved into anything useful... sure you can buy it's GPS clone called DASH for £300 as well as monthly subscription for maps.. hardly a compliment to free software. In my opinion they should have focussed on getting the basics right, and evolving it from there. Instead, someone changes the GUI half way through, and then everything needs to be rewritten. Now, don't get me wrong, it'll be a class act once it's stable and release 1 is out of the door.. but having bought a neo1973 in July '07.. well.. I'm a bit gutted. I knew it was a development model, and was hoping to write applications to run ontop of the 'core'. However, the core bloated so big.. it's was just not worth it for me.. Thinking it was my fault, I decided to make good by sending it around a few open sourcerers (some of which are on this list) for them to have a play with. I've had the same response everytime. So.. don't but a neo until it stabilises - which I really hope it does - Else £300 is alot to spend on a brick to post around friends. Regards. AndyLockran Tim Dobson wrote: Javad Ayaz wrote: Hi, Coming to the end of my contract, Im just wondering what Ubuntu community uses for its mobile needs, in relation with ubuntu ? i.e Sync, contacts, rss! Neo Freerunner! www.openmoko.com www.truebox.co.uk Failing that get a 3310 and be done with it :P /me runs -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] New FreeRunner
Tim, I read this after I posted to the list. I'd _love_ to get the 'moko back up and running. Make sure you remember that blog post link when you write it! andylockran Tim Dobson wrote: James Tait wrote: Tim Dobson wrote: I have a freerunner which I bought from www.truebox.co.uk So what are your impressions? I certainly take Popey's point about a phone that works and works well, but just how much work/grief can one expect with the Freerunner? The two biggest drawbacks for me are the lack of a built-in camera and the massive start-up time, though I have to admit I don't expect to have to cold boot it that often. I've read numerous reviews, tech articles and so on and I'm still not really sure how close to end-user ready it is -- I've read some somewhat worrying stuff. I quite like it. It's an awesome piece of kit. The hardware is really god in my opinion though I take your point in reference to camera. The startup time shouldn't affect you really. It depends what you are wanting to use it for... if you want to use it as a phone(!) everything works fine. Rumours about stuff crashing on incoming calls etc seem to be a thing of the past, no more command line calls(!), the gui works fine and seems stable. Regarding SMS they are easy to send recieve.. no stability problems etc. Contacts and are automatically imported from your SIM if you have them there and more contacts can be imported in vcard format. I was extremely surprised at how polished the GPS stuff was Tango gps - http://www.tangogps.org is an awesome program a *bit* like the google maps bit of the iphone (i think). Anyway it does stuff like overlays your position on maps and allows you to record your track and stuff. The wifi stack is stable and functional, currently two beta GUIs exist for it, but development is so fast that 5 days ago, neither existed in their current form. By the time anything has been shipped to you, you will be wondering why i am mentioning anything there. GPRS is a bit ugly at the moment (functional but impractical) but I'm going to investigate that in more detail in the next few days with a view to making it awesome. There are 2 webrowsers, (the minifirefox one is best imho) an image gallery and file manager, pidgin IM client, and a media player. I would really recommend it, in places it is rough around the edges, but i can not give comparison at the speed development is going - if you think how the gnu/linux desktop changes in a year then you will probably be able to imagine how much the gnu/linux phone changes in a month... I intend to get round to in depth blog post at some point. I'll remember drop a link to here when i do. Tim -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Green and Open Computing
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Michael G Fletcher wrote: What do you think of this? At $250 dollars (about £125) it seems a winner if the performance is usable... www.cherrypal.com --Michael _ Michael Fletcher Visit my website here - http://www.mgfletcher.com/blog Interested in Linux? Then visit - http://www.ilovemylinux.com It's got itunes.. based on Debian... I'd like to take a closer look too! -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkiHZfUACgkQauMjEM4rxISC0wCaAgeHNc5YxSRbzdYctEpiR2+l 7LoAnRjubtf7UM+VazvY6lEziuhJjGBb =+KXF -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] run Windows XP in Ubuntu
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 norman wrote: Thank you all for the swift response from which I gather that VirtualBox is the preferred option. I have a proper disc of Windows XP Pro with key so that is no problem. I will give things a go over the next few days and report back. Norman http://blog.zrmt.com/2008/04/18/virtualbox-bridged-networking/ It might be useful, as I couldn't locate clear documentation on how to do this myself. Regards, andylockran -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkh2GvIACgkQauMjEM4rxITK7wCgrq9WHxvbas7u2yuQ3xmg4j3P 4ZgAoKPdnjbj7xe9Q0V8qyhgjlAJ5p5p =3uUe -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Oyster Open Source (Free Software) case study.
http://resources.zdnet.co.uk/articles/casestudy/0,101994,39419829-2,00.htm Interesting Case Study brought to my attention from another mailing list. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: Click! Online - Ubuntu + Free/Libre Open Source Software]
---BeginMessage--- -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 *http://tinyurl.com/3sdjoh *BBC's Click! Online. They review Ubuntu, and loads of other Free/Open Source Software. Their aim is to build a fully functioning PC - for nothing. :) More stuff like this is fantastic given the current financial climate :) Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMbZoauMjEM4rxIQRAkefAJ40zbgkQKadyuiIZEvUIPn3I1ZlgACffvAp ngumo6tVI+jkjsUX6rIqz+k= =qzAg -END PGP SIGNATURE- ---End Message--- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Messages not getting through
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Kris Douglas wrote: On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 12:51 PM, andylockran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hash: SHA1 Hey, Email I'm sending are no longer getting through to the list? Any ideas? Regards, This one seems to have made it through OK... Yeah, and the Click! one I sent yesterday @ 20:57 has just delivered. Kewl, back to normal service. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMsRoauMjEM4rxIQRAk2PAJ9KJTtg2QeGk+MR/pxPOt8om0dCwwCggkvC J73YGslj9dsWaUJ6s/Z1hYM= =x9Xt -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Click! Online - Ubuntu + Free/Libre Open Source Software
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 *http://tinyurl.com/3sdjoh *BBC's Click! Online. They review Ubuntu, and loads of other Free/Open Source Software. Their aim is to build a fully functioning PC - for nothing. :) More stuff like this is fantastic given the current financial climate :) Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMbZoauMjEM4rxIQRAkefAJ40zbgkQKadyuiIZEvUIPn3I1ZlgACffvAp ngumo6tVI+jkjsUX6rIqz+k= =qzAg -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] OpenSSL vulnerability
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 http://xkcd.com/424/ :) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIMVicauMjEM4rxIQRAmwtAKCk+LQQTfxSpicK047a4gzQXlbZUwCgmJDT y63WMnhUMtexWw9IhXrU9Ho= =QOD7 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] [Fwd: [USN-612-2] OpenSSH vulnerability]
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Mac wrote: Alan Pope wrote: I thought it wise to forward this to the group. There will likely be further discussion about this issue as the week progresses. In a nutshell there's a flaw in OpenSSL in Debian, which we also have in Ubuntu. Read the attached email for more information. Al Hadn't seen this when I posted the link. Sorry. Mac bit off-topic. Running Debian, and the fixed version has yet to hit the virginmedia mirror. Have installed through dpkg -i instead.. but worth noting for those on Debian. Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIKdEAauMjEM4rxIQRAnxvAJ9A4oo+UmzygICOExO9q67b/er4qACfQuW1 +YNgF2SHvXOz/Oa674jSmtk= =WwYv -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Tribute to Guido Sohne
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 http://djehuty.newsvine.com/_news/2008/05/11/1481298-rest-in-peace-guido-sohne Had some bad news this morning. Guido Sohne - massive Open Source activist across 52 countries in Africa has died, aged only 34. I only ever read a couple of articles by Guido, and used to enjoy reading through his blog, although his last entry is nearly 12 months ago. The 'free software' world has lost a great personality. Who appears to have worked with Microsoft, rather that always against them. Regards, Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIJ/ajauMjEM4rxIQRAotdAJ0QsEDgpCVH0NSs3dZLT6YKmNsqLQCePMtY 97XyDeNbDe1aRwB3QPUXE5s= =jqzm -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] possible to install ubuntu like gentoo?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you sure this isn't a hardware issue? Could it be overheating/a drive DOA? What components are you using, as there may be issues relating to drivers that are causing the instability. As to the Installing Ubuntu like Gentoo thing I have absolutely no idea, but I suspect not. Mj Quoting Farran [EMAIL PROTECTED]: hi everyone been having LOTS of issues with my newly built pc - runs smoothly most of the time, but does really random things: freezes for no reason, compiz dying for no visible reason etc, and it's taken to booting up in just under 10 minutes if I'm lucky. 4-core processor, 2GB ram, 1GB graphics memory etc - not something I'd expect to happen on a system of that spec. Or am I just being naive and expecting too much? :P Anyway, I was wondering if it's possible to install ubuntu from source, like you would with gentoo (I think that's right), where every package installs itself to work with your hardware perfectly... or does that completely defy the idea of ubuntu? Thanks :D === Farran Lee I'm only 15 :P Your best bet would probably be to installer ubuntu-server, then install the packages manually for a _similar_ method to gentoo... but I don't really see much point. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIB04mauMjEM4rxIQRAo9xAJ4tKtuUugSI78C7aw5V5dEmQT/fsgCfco1i kvpDR8gnylijYvQnFfs+r8Q= =DMEm -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Motherboards dying ( was:Re: possible to install ubuntu like gentoo?)
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Andrew Oakley wrote that he'd only had two motherboards die in the last 20 years. I've not been so lucky, putting down around 5 of my PCs failings to the motherboard dying (albeit through some kind of PSU surge in a couple of cases). So how common is it? Have you had a motherboard die on you? Andy -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIB3WaauMjEM4rxIQRAljkAKCoy5SxdqrvUtYex0DNgJszSeUDYACfT4jQ aZV3+JO6o7sn4k4meaZnNSo= =phhm -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Competition starting on the Ubuntu UK Podcast
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Alan Pope wrote: Episode 4 is going to feature a new item. A competition with rather awesome prizes! Stay tuned! (feel free to speculate wildly as to what it might be) Dinner with Mr Shuttleworth to present your new ubuntu-based business plan - and winner becomes part of the team :) ;) -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIBbwXauMjEM4rxIQRApzOAJ9Y14H4Yua6A7wGZ/K2MDgqfv3tpgCgv2ya nVPAnkc3iZhwEsSDSZSvSp0= =ku77 -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Sharing printer with Cups on Ubuntu server
Lucy wrote: On 11/04/2008, Rob Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there any web interface built into CUPS that I can install the printer and setup sharing with? The CUPS web interface is installed by default at http://localhost:631 There are options under the the Administration tab to share the printer, although I've not tried it myself. Even when I've setup up cups machines on localhost with a GUI, i've often just used the web-interface @ localhost. Your best bet is to create an ssh tunnel in from your own ubuntu machine like so: ssh [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3456:loclahost:631 then, when you browse to localhost:3456 - it'll forward to localhost:631 on your printer server. That just makes the configuration options make sense (remote admin is disabled by default - but to the box you now look like a localhost user). Then it's pretty much a nice standard web-based GUI for configuration. Best of Luck! Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Network traffic analysis
I like ntop. It's really easy to set up on debian/ubuntu. It's quite configurable too. Regards, Andy On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:25:14 +, David Restall - System Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I want to see where and what the traffic profile is on a server. What I have used in the past is ethereal but this seems like overkill, is there anything else out there. What I would like is something that will give me a simple report showing traffic in, out, IP addresses, ports etc. MRTG is another option but this is fiddly to set up for what I want and I'd still have to use tcpdump to capture the raw data. I don't mind using tcpdump to capture the data it's what I use to produce the pretty outputs that I'm after (pretty ! necessarily == graphical). Sorry if this is a bit rambling - had a bit of pop and things aren't quite working as smoothly as I'd expect :*) TTFN D ubuntu/uk-2007-11-24.txubuntu-uk ++ | Dave Restall, Computer Nerd, Cyclist, Radio Amateur G4FCU, Bodger | | Mob +44 (0) 7973 831245 Skype: dave.restall Radio: G4FCU | | email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : Not Ready Yet :-( | ++ | The most disagreeable thing that your worst enemy says to your face | | does not approach what your best friends say behind your back. | | -- Alfred De Musset | ++ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] workplacement
I'm not sure if this thread isn't dead (I've had a very long week and not
really been checking my personal email address) - but I thought I'd give my two
pennies worth.
Shen,
I first got involved with FLOSS on a voluntary do nothing but read basis by
joining a few lists and just learning how the community worked by submerging
myself in it. I've not got a computing background whatsoever, I just spend a
lot of my teenage years troubleshooting MS problems and doing the odd bit of
hardware maintenance. I never took IT past age 14 as it was just too simple -
I got my best grade at school in IT though (100% in the course, with a letter
home to my parents about my lack of effort). It was an easy course, rather
than me being some child prodigy though, unfortunately.
Ubuntustudio is a great distribution - I use it on my main PC at home and it's
great fun to have such powerful tools at your fingertips for free. I
thoroughly recommend it. However, if you're wanting to learn more about the
computer and how to fix things, I'd recommend sticking with what you've got and
trying to solve the problem. Jumping around distributions to solve kernel
panics is a bit like hitting a sledgehammer with a nut.
You seem to have a good skillset on your C.V. If you want to build a linux
system from the ground up, I thoroughly recommend gentoo (providing you're
using a fairly modern machine otherwise you'll spend half the time waiting for
things to compile). It taught me a fair bit about the basics underlying a
GNU/Linux system. I've also recently had a play with PCBSD (though I'm not a
KDE fan so had to give that one a miss).
If you do have access to multiple machines - use one as a test bed and just
play and play and play with whatever you can find. There's so much to learn
(and so little time to do it). My flatmate through University used to call my
Linux geekery faffing - but breaking and fixing things is all part of the
game.
The one OS that I've yet to use (and it's shocking that I've not got round to
doing it yet) is Debian. I'm sure other people on this list could advise
whether that would be a good system to play with (as it's what ubuntu is based
on) yet it's a bit more.. industrial (I think that's the right word).
Lastly - support. I don't want to assume anything (so forgive me if I'm
oversimplifying things for you) - but mailing lists, and IRC are fantastic
resources. The other thing I've learnt is that RTFM is a very _very_ useful
thing to do. If you are tasked with using a package - rather than just install
it and go for it, read the man pages. It may take a little bit more of your
time at the offset, but even the faintest memory can help solving a problem
become so much easier. Don't worry about taking it all in at once, but make
sure you've at least scan read it before you do anything flying-solo.
Anyhow, sorry for the long email - but I like seeing new people working in
FLOSS.
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:38:10 -0800 (PST), tryo tas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hi daniel,
about abilities i think i learned to be patient while trying to make
something out of the scratch pc's i found on the street.
i've been studying at ELATT (east london advanced technology training) in
hackney computer system maintenance (desktops building and repair) based on
the Cisco course.we were logged into the netacademy website and finished
that with Comptia A+ certification.at the moment i build my own audio pc
and try to run it with Musix and Gentoo which gives me a proper 2.19 kernel
panic.i'm installing now ubuntu studio with 2.20 kernel because feisty does
the job well.
i should know a bit more about scssi.i tried to get an old server (pentium
75 Mhz)
running with freebsd and connect 5 boxes with a hub.will pick that up soon
again.
at school we learned quite theoretically the stuff you need for the CCNA
exam like configuring routers and switches via windows 2000 machines.via a
good friend who helped me to install my first linux system on my pc
(x-evian) i made the lucky jump into open source software which brings up
the magic word of command line.i know a bit of vi,not much about developing
and programming
(just the structure of languages in generell).at the moment i'm studying
music technology at lambeth college including digital electronics and
mathematics.i'm reading the linux bible and try to get into the real stuff
and get my linux machine from scratch.i want to learn open source
developement as well to spread the very basics of free access to
communication technology because i think that it is totally unacceptable to
leave that over to people who make their own business out of it like the
microsoft clan.
you see i could do with some focussing from too generell blabla to some
real world skills that's why i want to get involved.
hope that helped a bit
cheers
shen
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] edubuntu
Alistair, I was at FLOSSiE at the Bolton TIC in 2006 and was really impressed by your work. I've not noticed you on the list before - so here's a quick Well Done from a fan! Andy On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:23:34 +, Alistair Crust [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 2007-11-15 at 14:00 +, andylockran wrote: Norman, I _really_ like edubuntu so much that it's become my choice for the desktop at home. It was great fun to have friends at uni come with their XP laptops complaining about their speed - and set them up to boot off their network cards onto my edubuntu server. That's only a small part of it. (I find the interactive periodic table far too exciting) - I wish I'd had something like that when I was at school. Enjoy it! 803 Pupils here enjoy it (although we don't use a true edubuntu server, we use just use ubuntu + ltsp4.2 + extra packages installed by edubuntu), and thanks to shipit.edubuntu.org and shipit.ubuntu.com the school library is regularly giving away *ubuntu cd for the masses. even new laptops get xp/vista replaced by an edubuntu workstation. -- - Kind regards Alistair Crust Systems Administrator Skegness Grammar School Vernon Road Skegness PE25 2QS TEL: 01754 61 (ext'852) FAX: 01754 896875 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Webcam
Chris Rowson wrote: Interesting you are asking about webcams, because I'm playing with camE for a local pub that (for some reason I can't fathom) wants a webcam in their bar. Currently recording my every move... http://seanmiller.net/webcam Sean Mmm multiple monitors ! Chris and multiple keyboards :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Just ordered an iPod.. Have I just made a big mistake?
Kris Douglas wrote: On 11/11/2007, *Alec Wright* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 2007-11-10 at 23:29 +, Kris Douglas wrote: Hi, a while ago I noticed a thread going on about the iPod Classic 160GB... Now I know, they're expensive and all that, so lets forget all that flaming... I was just wondering what the support in Ubuntu was like... Are there any things I need to look out for when I'm using the device on Ubuntu? Thanks, Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net http://www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] You might be interested in rockbox: http://www.rockbox.org/ It makes your iPod work like a generic audio player. It isnt avaiable for iPod classic yet, but I expect it will be soon. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Ooh that's interesting... So this is a replacement os for the device that allows you to extend the functionality? -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net http://www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Rockbox is a fantastic bit of kit - however, if you have an iPod Car Stereo - or an iPod enable hi-fi, I recommend either giving it a miss (or joining the dev team to allow these things to work). Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband speeds and prices!
STONE COLD wrote: Im starting this in the hope of helping myself and maybe others! pooling our knowlegde will be good for the consumer in the end!! Im paying £19.99 for a 2mb connection and unlimited usage. This also includes a phoneline with unlimited calls 24/7. Anyone getting anything better? what you all getting for your money? Regards Javad Javad. See the BestISP thread. I would recommend that the best thing to do is find the ISP most people recommend - then get prices from there. They vary so much it's probably the best way to do it rather than starting another very similar thread. Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UbuCon UK Ideas
Pete Stean wrote: I have *major* connections in Manchester, and may be able to sort out something with the City Council IT people if this gets a bit firmer (I'm not the Government liason with the Digital Challenge 10 group of local authorities for nothing...) I could also move some levers with Brum, but the facilities I have in mind in Manchester (right in the city centre with a great suite of rooms) would be better I think And btw there's nothing wrong with redhat t-shirts, I have a baseball cap and a badge in fact :) Pete I'm from Birmingham and currently living in Manchester (just to make my bias transparent). My Dad also lives in London Monday-Friday. Any of those three locations would be alright for me. However, I think there are some very decent venues in Manchester, and there are quite a few decent open source companies around Manchester that I would imagine to be interested in supporting an UbuConUK. Manchester also has very many students (many of whom are yet to hear the good news re: ubuntu). I also think it's a far better position for people traveling from all parts of the UK, with brilliant rail links and a nice big coach station. The pub scene is also very good, so there'll be plenty of places to socialise outside of the conference as well as inside it - and the prices are bound to be better than down south :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows
STONE COLD wrote: Does anyone know of a free PDF creatr i can use on both platforms!? Sorry if this q is irrelevant to the forums! Regards Javad OpenOffice.org exports to pdf - would that be suitable for your needs? Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows
STONE COLD wrote: sorry perhaps i didnt make myself very clear...i meant an app independant of OO! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:00:52 + Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows Sorry are you joking? Openoffice is written in java which means it is platform independent, as long as you can run java on your machine you will essentially be able to run any java app. Regards, Daniel *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *STONE COLD *Sent:* 30 October 2007 12:47 *To:* British Ubuntu Talk *Subject:* Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows that is fine...but what bout in a windows environment where openoffice is not a choice!? Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:38:45 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] PDF file ADOBE alternative...in Ubuntu and windows STONE COLD wrote: Does anyone know of a free PDF creatr i can use on both platforms!? Sorry if this q is irrelevant to the forums! Regards Javad OpenOffice.org exports to pdf - would that be suitable for your needs? Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Oh, so you want a pdf creator that isn't openoffice.org, but that runs on all platforms? nothing springs to mind. anyone else? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu Profile
Sean Miller wrote: Without being a pain in the bottom.. I understand the whole Linux situation very clearly.. but at the end of the day if it doesn't work on Linux then consumers are going to blame Linux - not the manufacturers. No, that's a misconception... nobody would buy an Apple Mac and then expect every piece of windows hardware to work with it... why is this? Why should they go for Linux and expect anything different? It's because Linux has traditionally been a buy a windows machine and install Linux on it scenario rather than buy Linux from the shop intact. Once shops are selling pre-installed Linux they'll also, presumably, give advice on which wireless cards to buy etc. etc... We're getting there. Let's not all dwell on historic negatives that don't actually really exist to the same extent any more. Sean I think it's the fanboism (I like that new word) that helps apple. You're right though - it's becoming a historic negative. It doesn't exist to the same extent - but it's still an elephant in the room... (although the room is loads bigger, and the elephant a lot smaller). :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Reply to my post
John DAVIS wrote: I would like to thank John Levin for his response to my post. The information given, was very helpful and I would like to post further, enclosing details of the pc,card and distro,(Gutsy Gibbon) My residence is France, I am from the UK. The French LUG's are very helpful, Ubuntu is mega here, the language always poses a difficulty at this level with support. I agree with Sean Miller, that it is the fault of the hardware manufacturers but having said that, Linux is trying to compete as an operating system and knows the pitfalls it faces. I am a semi retired engineer, who came to computing quite late on, I try to keep going with it, because I believe it is the way forward for me. It is just frustrating to not get anywhere, I expect the brain cells are the cause. Many thanks for letting me rant John Davis No problemo :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu TV Advert
alan c wrote: Tony Scott wrote: Click (BBC TV News): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk92zMa84aU http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/6733501.stm The bbc click episode is a good one. It introduces Open Source in a convincing way, and also Ubuntu, followed by the interview with Mark S and I think it all comes across very well. The same morning this was broadcast, I was displaying on my Infopoint table at the local Computer Fair, and several people came to talk and ask about stuff, specifically mentioning the program. To these people, I had been invisible in previous months! If I give a talk to local computer clubs about open source I may often include some of it to illustrate a point. Worth noting what might be obvious that: - News items or journalists items etc are free (to us) - Learning how to manage 'News', publicity, and how to initiate it, is a most valuable art, and is something which is worth taking on board. - However brilliant something is and well proven and reliable and ongoing - this is not 'News', and since the media is hooked on 'News' something controversial has to happen to make 'News' I'm not sure how many people work professionally with ubuntu on this list - but I think a major news item would be the number of companies now turning to ubuntu ahead of linux. It's all about having a eye-catching statistic/event. The main advantage that Ubuntu has, is that it has ballast behind it to back it up - rather than just become 'another headline'. I'm not sure how far Paladine is getting with the UUSN, but to couple the launch of something like that - nicely integrated with the some exposure to the excellent ubuntu-forums and a bit on the 3D desktop would grab some media attention. It's a shame we couldn't usurp the launch of Leopard with a nice BBC article the week before on Gutsy. It is such articles that can bolster the Public's general opinion of Linux (IMHO). If Gutsy is given no poll on the BBC website (but Leopard is) then the public are going to have the view that leopard is someone bigger (and better). It's also a question of branding. The Ubuntu brand is getting to a stage where it being 'GNU/Linux' is decreasing in importance. Just as 'GNU' was dropped by a number of people from Linux to make it appear more user friendly; Ubuntu has taken over where Linux has dropped off. I first heard about Linux, then learned of the GNU project. I will give all credit to RMS and GNU for placing substantial effort into the development of Free Software, however, in written articles I would still refer to my system as a Linux-based system. I digress. My point is that Ubuntu is building up a strong brand image, and as said previously in this thread - the brand image needs integrating strongly across all sections and then publicising through case studies and concrete gains. We need some flagship products and communication with editors/journalists to get articles written. IMHO a TV advert or a newspaper article isn't what Ubuntu needs yet. If the consumer can't yet go out and get an ubuntu-powered PC from their local store - what point is there of advertising it to them? Although I love everything about ubuntu - the majority of British Consumers won't go out and burn an iso - and the main reason I put this isn't because the task itself is difficult - but it's the data management. Where does the users current data end up? There are hurdles to overcome before reaching the mass-market through advertising. I think we should wait a little while (though let's start raising funds now). (Sorry for the long mail :)) Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Interesting BBC Poll Choices
Martyn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/default.stm Options: Will you be buying Leopard? Yes - I need new spots! No - Tiger for me! I'm a Windows user! Vote! -- Matthew G Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The options have changed a bit now: Yes - I need new spots @18.26% No - I'm happy with Tiger @ 5.61% No - Linux is my OS of choice @ 11.62% No - I'm a Windows user @ 64.49% I find it strange that the percentages seem to change so little after another 3000 votes.. I wouldn't have thought that there was such a clear relationship between the first 2000 voters on the site, and the next 3000. Expecially as the Windows Mac users were given a head start. The linux figure popped up at ~11% when I first noticed it was added - and no figures have changed by more than 1% since (according to my very casual observation). Are the BBC fixing the figures to justify the iPlayer? :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] UK Gutsy Release Party
I'll try and make it to the next one sounds like a right laugh. Although a LTS release I hope does not gurantee a LTH (Long Term Hangover). On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:33:54 +0100, Alan Pope [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I have _just_ got back from London after the release party organised by John Levin. What a top night out. Thanks John, and everyone else who came. I think Dave Walker gets the prize for the furthest distance travelled (Southampton to London) and I nominate myself for the klutzy-doofus prize for knocking over a drink within seconds of greeting people. http://daviey.mooo.com/uncategorized/ubuntu-uk-release-party.html Highlights for me include:- * Meeting some great people * Drinking lovely beer * Free WiFi in the pub! * Having Mark Shuttleworth give me tips on getting wifi working on an old IBM thinkpad * Missing the last train home * Kipping on the floor of a Greater London Linux User Group member who was also at the meetup I eagerly look forward to the next social meet up. Now, bed. Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] unsubscribe
I hope someone takes that thread and puts it into fortune-mod. Andy On Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:13:45 +0100, Matthew Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS (just a thought!) If you picked the digest option and unsubscribed at lunchtime would you recieve the mails up untill that time or nothing or all of that day?? PSS Sorry going on about nothing. PSSS If I was going on about nothing all day and someone asked me to shut up at lunchtime... :) sorry Dude what the hell, lol -- Matthew G Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Full Circle Magazine looking for podcasters
Chris, If you're suggesting something like a group podcast - then I +1 the idea. Andy On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:26:42 +0100, Chris Rowson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The people behind the Full Circle Magazine are looking for people to pitch to make an official podcast. Sounds interesting. You know, I think it'd be good if we could get together as ubuntu-uk and contribute to this. I'm interested, is anyone else? Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?
We had some fun on Wednesday night on IRC installing Virtual Richard Stallman on our ubuntu boxes to see how many non-free products were installed. Well, as it's a friday afternoon, and people are probably looking for something to waste their time.. let's all take turns in uploading our results. (If you haven't got it already, just : sudo apt-get install vrms, then run vrms. Please append your results to the list below: andylockran - 15 non-free packages, 1.1% of 1381 installed packages. Regards, Andy -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?
Tom, Unfortuantely it only counts packages installed with apt - (and maybe from the official repos, but I haven't looked under the hood). It's not amazingly accurate, but I think goes a long way to show how close we are to complete freedom :). for most people it's the graphics restricted modules that's holding them back.. also the generic linux kernel too for some reason.. I think you can look into the results more thoroughly. Regards, On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:15:23 +0100, Tom Bamford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andylockran wrote: We had some fun on Wednesday night on IRC installing Virtual Richard Stallman on our ubuntu boxes to see how many non-free products were installed. Well, as it's a friday afternoon, and people are probably looking for something to waste their time.. let's all take turns in uploading our results. (If you haven't got it already, just : sudo apt-get install vrms, then run vrms. Please append your results to the list below: andylockran - 15 non-free packages, 1.1% of 1381 installed packages. Regards, Andy Let's see, on my desktop 55 non-free packages, 3.1% of 1801 installed. Laptop is better, 31 non-free packages, 1.1% of 2926. Is this going to count packages you add from other (closed source) repositories as well? Regards, Tom -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] How 'Gnu' are you?
by the way - the current leader is popey with 0 non free packages on his server. I only have 1 non free on my server - something to do with rar - and I can't get rid :( On Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:16:18 +0100, Peter Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Friday 05 October 2007 15:40:38 andylockran wrote: We had some fun on Wednesday night on IRC installing Virtual Richard Stallman on our ubuntu boxes to see how many non-free products were installed. Well, as it's a friday afternoon, and people are probably looking for something to waste their time.. let's all take turns in uploading our results. LOL, great stuff... (If you haven't got it already, just : sudo apt-get install vrms, then run vrms. Please append your results to the list below: andylockran - 15 non-free packages, 1.1% of 1381 installed packages. pete lewis - 28 non-free packages, 1.5% of 1893 installed packages. damn :-/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Home Server
I'm about to start playing with an old Qube. I'm not sure how many of the people on this lists would have heard of them - but I'll post a review once I'm done. They're old linux technology - but a similar software based approach for ubuntu server is, I think, what we all want :) On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:28:34 +0100, Daniel Lamb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But most knowledgeable enthusiasts would rather have a linux box something to be proud of!! Windows is boring and to easy, plus if there was an easy install for Ubuntu on a samba server then more would adopt it (which is in 7.10), but I think people will get scared off by the commandline versions as they wont understand that it can be administered remotely. Daniel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Rowson Sent: 04 October 2007 19:17 To: British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Windows Home Server By joke I meant more along the lines of what a brilliant idea, a home server that backs up pcs and stores files on the network, wait actually is that not basically what nas does and doesn't need a full pc, or for us more technically minded what we can do with an old cardboard box, some motherboard your uncle was chucking out and some half decent sized hard drives? Lol. I must apologies about webmin, I had not realize, I am looking at ebox now. Regards, Daniel I think the most interesting thing is that Windows Home Server is designed for people who aren't uber techie. It's aimed at the knowledgeable enthusiast market. That's kinda what I meant I saw Ubuntu as a potential replacement for (perhaps with a bit of configuration etc). Cheers Chris -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
